June, 2017 Archive

Brotherhood Retreat: For Men Living with HIV

As it approaches a milestone, a retreat designed for men living with HIV seeks to break down boundaries. The Brotherhood Retreat is a three-day gathering for gay and bisexual men,...

Drag Race Winner Sasha Velour Explains How She Got Her Drag Name

Last week, a packed room of New Yorkers got to see Sasha Velour crowned as America’s Next Drag Superstar at a live event that corresponded to the airing of the last episode...

Let the Latest Tech Help Make the Most of Your Money

If having a solid grip on your finances is not among your reasons to be proud this summer, check out these ways you can use tech to manage your money and feel flush by the next...

Top 10 Images from NYC Pride 2017: A Gallery of Diversity

New York City is never so colorful as during Pride Weekend. Our own Mark Thompson was out and about this weekend, and caught a major part of the action. Here’s a...

New Aimee Mann Record Features Songs of “Mental Illness”

Aimee Mann Mental Illness (SuperEgo Records) The acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to her roots on Mental Illness: showcasing melancholia in a nearly all-acoustic setting....

Punk, Pop and Dance: All Roads Meet in Blondie’s Pollinator

Blondie Pollinator (BMG) These punk pioneers return with a fresh collection of romantic infectious melodies on their 11th studio album. The set was recorded on their home turf at...

New Depeche Mode Album Lives up to Its Title: Spirit

Depeche Mode Spirit(Columbia Records) One of the most influential and beloved electronic pop acts of the genre returns with their fourteenth studio album from an unparalleled...

Tyler Wonders Why Being Gay Has to Be Part of Our Personal Label

In one aspect, being gay has hindered me socially. It isn’t all bad – some people love gay people! And as demeaning as it is for someone to declare that they love me just...

Pistachio and Chive Crusted Lamb Chops

If you’re celebrating the season with a dinner party, consider this protein-rich, pistachio crusted lamb with green peas of our Petit Pois à la Francais. Pistachios have been...

GMHC—Protecting People with HIV from Losing Housing

AIDS service organizations know housing can be a challenge for their clients. But what is the best way to offer help? People living with HIV or aids can be at risk of Losing...

Make Trouble: A John Waters Speech Transformed into a Book

At the age of 69, John Waters became a sensation all over again. This time it was because of his hilarious and memorable commencement speech to the The Rhode Island School of...

Levi Kreis Jumps from Stage to Screen in “A Very Sordid Wedding”

Levi Kreis knows what it’s like to be ones own worst enemy. In A Very Sordid Wedding — the latest installment of Del Shores’ Southern-fried Sordid Lives series, Tony-winner...